What is the Pin Weight Capacity of a 2015 Ram 2500

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I am trying to figure out the 5th wheel hitch weight capability of our 2015 Ram 2500. We currently have a 5th wheel with a hitch weight of 2100 lbs. and would like to know if that is to much for the truck.

asked by: Victoria

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The pin weight which is the same as hitch weight but for a 5th wheel and gooseneck trailer cannot exceed either the payload capacity or the gross axle weight rating (GAWR) on your 2015 Ram 2500. I do have access to the payload and (GAWR) figures for a 2015 Ram 2500 but they vary drastically depending on factors such as cab type, bed length, drive type, engine size, transmission, and axle ratio so I can't give you a yes or no answer but I have sent you an article which lists all these capacities and you can use it once you have the above info.

I will however say that a 2,100 lb pin weight is dobale for most of the 2015 Ram 2500's. In order to a tow a 5th wheel trailer you will need a 5th wheel hitch and rail kit if you do not have the factory prep package. If you do have the factory prep package then I recommend the B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch part # BWRVK3600 for long beds or part # BWRVK3670 fo short beds. If you don't have the the factory prep package then I recommend the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # BWRVK3500-5W with the Custom Underbed Installation Kit part # BWGNRK1384-5W for long beds or the B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part # BWRVK3400-5W with the Custom Underbed Installation Kit part # BWGNRK1384-5W for short beds.

B&W hitches are made in the USA and come with a lifetime warranty. They are considered to be one of the best options on the market. All of the above options will allow for both 5th wheel and gooseneck towing.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Thank you for the photos! I reached out to my contact at Lippert and they said your 5th wheel trailer is equipped with a model 1621 pin box so that's what you want with a Reese 5th Airborne: - 20K Reese 5th Airborne Premium Fifth Wheel Air Ride…

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Answer 2

Yes, the weight of the 5th wheel hitch needs to be considered when looking at vehicle payload capacity. For example if you have a B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs #BWRVK3600 that weighs about…

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Answer 3

Hey Gary, Since the Road Armor shock absorbing pin box can rotate forward and back you would need to lock out the pin box to use it with the Andersen Ultimate part #AM3200. That kit is not a part number we offer but it is 3294 from Andersen.

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Answer 4

To use the Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System #AM3200 with a Road Armor pin box you'll need to reach out to Andersen for their lockout adapter. This will install on the pin box and prevent it from rocking back and forth…

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Answer 5

Hello Jim, thanks for reaching out. We cannot recommend using the Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System #AN67VR with any kind of cushioned pin box, such as the rota flex. The hitch ball allows for too much movement, and the…

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Answer 6

Based on your Rota-Flex part number being #LC328330 that means you have a Lippert 1621 pin box designed frame. The regular Trailair can be used with the Andersen Ultimate part #AM3225 so you would need the pin box part #LC158778 for your trailer that…

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Answer 7

Good question Mel, and I don't blame you for being confused since there are a lot of options and there is probably more than one right answer. The correct pivot arm position will depend on the clearance between the nose of the camper and the cab…

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Answer 8

The safe GVWR rating is 80-85% of total weight capacity to allow for any additional weight added to the trailer. So for a 16k pin box you'd be looking at 12,800lbs - 13,600lbs as a safe weight. I looked up your current pin box with the LCI Number…

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Answer 9

Since the Road Armor shock absorbing pin box can rotate forward and back you would need to lock out the pin box to use it with the Andersen Ultimate part #AM3200 that you just ordered. That kit is not a part number we offer but it is 3294.

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Answer 10

The Rota-Flex Lockout Kit for Blue Ox 5th Wheel Hitches #BLU62XR is just a lockout kit to prevent the Rota-Flex head from pivoting, making it a standard pin box again so you shouldn't have a problem using it with your Andersen Hitch.

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Answer 11

The Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter - 20,000 lbs #AM3200 is compatible with the TrailAir pin box you have when you use the Rota-Flex lockout kit. This unfortunately removes the extremely nice cushioning…

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Answer 12

You can use an Air Ride like #LC158778 with the with the Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter #AM3200, or for a Trailair Rota-Flex pin box like #LC328330 it would need a lockout kit from Andersen in order for it to…

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